Date recorded: 10/10/09
Inscription
ANTHONY JAMES
STEPHENS
(TONY)
3.6.1928 – 24.2.2002
A loving husband & father
Although we are far apart
the love we keep for you is
deep down within our hearts
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Earliest date (of death): 2002
Type of monument: Asymmetrical headstone with curved sides. Plain kerbs with grey infill chippings
Dimensions (in millimetres):
a) monument/headstone & plinth: height: 770 breadth: 610 thickness: 310
b) including kerbs: thickness: 2060 breadth: 680
Orientation of monument/headstone: East facing
Material: Granite
Condition: Sound, in place
Number of surfaces bearing: a) decoration: 1 b) inscription: 1
Type of decoration: Rural
Decorative motif/s: Dog (howling at the moon?)
Technique/s used for decoration: Etched?
Condition of decoration: Sound
Technique/s used for inscription: Incised painted gilt
Condition of inscription: Mint
Name of mason: B. Protheroe
Notes: Headstone resting on step of same material which is in turn rests on a sandstone base. Round hole for flower container in left corner of step.